Though it may seem like every friend on your Facebook feed and every celebrity's Instagram account is posting envy-inducing photos of some lavish Mediterranean location, you too can experience a get-away — through your backyard grill.

Ground lamb kebabs, also known as kofta, develop a rich, caramelized exterior from the pomegranate molasses. One bite, and it'll be like dining beachside in some fabulous exotic place.

Photos: Nicole Perry